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Access Bank Secures Certification For Privacy Information Management
Access Bank has announced in a statement on Monday, that it has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification, the international standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS), underscoring its commitment to data privacy, security, and compliance.
The certification affirms that the bank operates a robust Privacy Information Management System that complies with the rigorous requirements of ISO/IEC 27701:2019. It covers the management, processing, and protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) belonging to customers, employees, and third parties across the organisation.
The scope extends to all physical and digital assets, processes, and information systems involved in the collection, storage, processing, sharing, and disposal of PII. Access Bank has been certified as both a PII Controller and Processor, with the certification referenced under ISMS Certificate No. IS 583140.
Dr Favour Femi-Oyewole, Group Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection Officer at Access Bank, said,
“Achieving the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification is a testament to Access Bank’s proactive approach to information security, Data Protection and Privacy, which reflects our commitment to safeguarding the trust our customers place in us, and our culture of continuous improvement. It demonstrates our dedication to adopting global best practices and reinforces our position as a leader in privacy information management across the financial services sector.”
Lanre Bamisebi, Executive Director, IT and Digitisation at Access Holdings, added, “Securing the ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification marks a pivotal milestone in Access Bank’s journey to embed privacy and data protection at the heart of our digital strategy. It also underscores the strategic investments we continue to make in digital innovation.
“This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to building resilient systems that not only meet global standards but also anticipate the evolving expectations of our customers and regulators. It is the result of deliberate cross-functional collaboration and a forward-thinking approach to governance and trust.”
Access Bank stated that the certification demonstrates its investment in state-of-the-art security infrastructure and its proactive approach to privacy management. The bank reaffirmed its commitment to upholding privacy rights, strengthening trust with stakeholders, and adapting to the evolving global data protection landscape.
